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QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE DAYS ARE COMING THIS JULY!

Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 28, 2018
QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE DAYS ARE COMING THIS JULY!
Quinte Conservation’s education staff will be holding a Wild about Wildlife day from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on:
 Thursday, July 5th at the Tweed Park, Tweed
 Friday, July 6th at Potter’s Creek Conservation Area, Belleville
 Saturday, July 7th at Beaver Lake Park, Erinsville
Conservation Education Coordinator, Maya Navrot, says, “We are expecting a great turn out for this year’s Wild about
Wildlife days....

GET TICK SMART WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION

Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 24, 2018
GET TICK SMART WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION
Join Quinte Conservation as Public Health Inspector Aptie Sookoo talks about ticks. Ticks are a
reality for people who spend time outdoors, on their property, or at Conservation Areas and
other trails. Some tick bites might result in Lyme Disease. Find out what you need to know
about ticks in our area.
DATE: Thursday, May 3, 2018
LOCATION: Quinte Conservation Office 2061 Old Highway 2
(corner of Old Highway 2 and Wallbridge-Loyalist...

IRRESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PETS NO LONGER BEING ALLOWED AT QUINTE CONSERVATION AREAS

Posted on Friday, May 11, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2018
IRRESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PETS NO LONGER BEING ALLOWED AT QUINTE CONSERVATION AREAS
Quinte Conservation areas are open to the public all year round from dawn until dusk. These natural spaces are enjoyed by all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts, and often times, their four legged friends. For the safety of your pet, they need to be leashed while at any conservation area.
General Manager Terry Murphy says, “We have been receiving so many complaints...

2018 -04-26 NO FLOOD CONDITION 01.pdf

Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2018
QUINTE CONSERVATION DOWNGRADES FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT
Flows on all river and stream systems are starting to decline but will remain high due to snow melt in the northern parts of Quinte’s Watershed and widespread rainfall.
Major flooding is not a concern on any of Quinte Conservation’s watercourses.
Residents are reminded to stay away from water as fast flows, unstable banks, cold water temperatures make for dangerous conditions.

WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO STAY HIGH AS A RESULT OF WEEKEND RAIN AND FORECASTED SNOW MELT – WIDE SPREAD FLOODING IS NOT EXPECTED

Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 18, 2018
WATER LEVELS WILL CONTINUE TO STAY HIGH AS A RESULT OF WEEKEND RAIN AND FORECASTED SNOW MELT – WIDE SPREAD FLOODING IS NOT EXPECTED
The weekend rainfall of approximately 80 mm has caused the water levels on local creeks and rivers to rise.
Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “The Skootamatta River, the Moira River at Tweed, the Black River, and the Clare River have, or are beginning to peak. It is expected that the Moira River at Foxboro will...